We're back with a really interesting deep-dive into the fascinating topic of Egregores. Joining us is the wonderful Mark Stavish who's book really grabbed us, and is really the most in-depth study we have ever found on the topic. This week we discuss: Egregores: what are they and how do you identify them, what is the connection between Egregores and Tulpas, the historic appearances of Egregores and much more. Don't forget, we're running a competition still where you can win our previous guest To...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 61
This week we get all Crowleytastic again with the wonderful Tobias Churton. Tobias is a writer we hold in high regard here in the SittingNow Abbey, and he delivers in spades in this episode. We discuss: The Great Beast’s place in history, Can Crowley be canceled? Myth-busting, Crowley’s later years, his relationships, and much more. Joining me in the hot-seat this week is our own great beast Marck Satyr. **COMPETITION!** (This must be entered on http://sittingnow.co.uk at the episode page before...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 60
After some further technical issues and a death in the family, we return – or ‘spring’ if you will – back to our regularly scheduled podcasting regime. This week Ken and Mark sit down with author John Mathews to discuss the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack. Discussed: Who, or what is Spring-Heeled Jack, The significance of the name ‘Jack’, SHJ throughout history, some prime suspects, and much much more. Joining me in the hot-seat this week is Mar(c)k Foster Grab a copy of John’s amazing book ‘The My...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 59
This week we welcome to wonderful Jessie Desmond onto the show to discuss the mysterious Count of Saint Germain. The Count has baffled historians and paranormal researchers for years now. A master alchemist, a charming royal diplomat, and possibly...immortal? Let's find out. Joining me in the cohost chair this week is my good friend Mar(c)k Foster, and oh boy has it been a long time coming. Give Mr. Foster a warm SittingNow welcome! Below is a photograph of Helena Blavatsky with the Count St Ger...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 58
We return to the mic this week to look at all things spooky, kooky and … saucery (shut up, it works!) with ‘crackpot historian’ Adam Gorightly. This week we discuss: The conspiracy roadmap from the early days of Ufology all the way up to the madness of Qanon. We look at the Dulce Base theories, disinformation, Bill Cooper, Alex Jones, The Satanic Panic…and much more. Joining me in the hot-seat this week is Ulysses Black Get Adam's latest book 'Saucers, Spooks and Kooks: Disinformation in the age...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 57
As promised, we return with part 2 of one of my favorite guests, the great Allen H Greenfield! Don’t forget to check out Part 1 of this interview , or you might find things a little bit confusing. This week we discuss all sorts of crazy goings-on, including more cipher talk, Hellier, Michael Bertiaux meta-computing, and much more. Joining me in the interviewing chair this week is Ulysses Black . Purchase The Complete Secret Cipher of the Ufonauts in the UK here , and in the US here Main theme by...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 56
...and the lord spoketh, and more episodes of SittingNow Radio were bestowed upon the people. The people were annoyed though, because they'd asked for Playstation 5's all-round, but hey, they get what they're given amirite This week Ken and Ulysses Black sit down with the amazing Peter Grey Occultist and co-founder of the excellent Scarlet Imprint . We talk to Peter about his new book 'The Two Antichrists', Scientology, The Future of the Occult, Why Magicians should be looking to space, and not ...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 55
After a bit of a hiatus, we've returned with a (great) beast of an episode. The legendary Allen Greenfield joins us to discuss all things Occult, O.T.O., and Secret Ciphers. Allen is a revolutionary occultist who famously discusses the links between magical ritual and the UFO phenomenon. He is the author of many books, including most famously 'The Secret Cipher of the Ufonauts'. He recently made a splash on the Para-occult investigation series 'Hellier', and he a whole load of fun to talk to. Th...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This week Josh gets hypnogogic with dream researcher Sarah Janes, whilst Ken rolls around somewhere in purgatory with a messed up back. Sarah is our new go-to dream expert and has been studying the subject for many years. This week we discuss Lucid dreaming, the evolutionary purpose of dreaming, Hypnogogic imagery, and why Josh’s dreams are so boring. Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Sarah Janes Bio My name is Sarah Janes. I’m an independent researcher with a...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 53
This week Ken and Josh sit down with the wonderful David Shoemaker to discuss all things Thelema, Magick, Crowley, and Carl Jung. David is a well-regarded speaker on all things Thelema, and the host of the amazing 'Living Thelema' podcast (and author of the book of the same name). Main theme by Simon Smerdon -https://stillheatrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/burnthouse-lane Music bed by hhtp://chriszabriskie.com David Shoemaker Bio: Dr. David Shoemaker is a clinical psychologist in private practice...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 52
This week Ken sits down with our old buddy Joseph Matheny. Joe is an innovator in the ARG space and is well known for his Ong's Hat mythology, he also used to rub shoulders with some pretty impressive people, including Robert Anton Wilson and Christopher Hyatt. This week we discuss: Conspiracy theory, ARG, that flu thing going around, and much more. Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Joseph Matheny's bio: Some of the things I have achieved as an inventor, creat...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 51
This week Josh sits down with Chaos Magician and psychonaut Julian Vayne . Discussed this week: Chaos Magick and why Josh is embarrassed to invoke Mr Spock, How can psychedelics affect magical workings, and how Julian became a psilocybin research guinea pig. Ken's mic broke, so he'll be back next episode...so professional here. Main theme by Simon Smerdon (Mothboy) Music bed by chriszabriskie.com Julian Vayne Bio (via: Blog of Baphomet ) Julian Vayne is an occultist and the author of a number of...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 50
This week we return to the world of Magick and the Occult with the wonderful Lon Milo Duquette! Lon's new book 'Allow me to Introduce: An insider's guide to the Occult' is a collection of Lon's various introductions to topics as varied as Aleister Crowley, Freemasonry, and Mozart's Magic Flute. Lon is, as far as I'm concerned, one of the world's leading authorities on Western Esotericism, and it's always a joy to have him on the show. So often in the world of the Occult, the texts and speakers c...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 12 min
It’s good to be back in the SittingNow saddle, with a brand new series of our flagship podcast! We’re returning to weekly, and we can’t wait to start pumping out the shows for you! Don’t forget to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and Spotify! Our guest this week is the awesome Nikolas Schreck , author, musician, actor and spiritual advisor. Amongst his large repertoire of interests, one name peaked our interest, you may have heard of him…the devil. Nikolas is a former Devil-worshipper, and a t...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 47
This episode Kim the usurper takes the interview throne and interviews our second female guest to date, the wonderful Annie Jacobsen . Annie has recently published a book called 'Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program that Brought Nazi Scientists to America', says it all really. World War II, Secret Nazi Scientists, what more do you need? Enjoy! Ken's (yeah...KEN'S) musical slices this week come in the shape of: Romdraculas - Mockobckne Okha Eyvind Kang - Pure Nothing Miasma & ...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This episode we talk to a personal hero of mine, Crispin Hellion Glover. Although probably best known for his mainstream roles in films such as Back to the Future, Charlie's Angels, and Willard, Crispin has blazed his own trail via art-house cinema, underground book publishing, and relentless touring. Join us once again as we venture into the world of Crispin Hellion Glover. Daddytank's musical treats this episode: Apostrophic - TXLS4 Dead Rider - Blank Screen Benjamin Shaw - Break The Kettles A...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This week we talk to author Lucy Wyatt about how ancient archetypes could save 21st Century Civilisation. In this weeks episode we discuss: The Ur Concept, Mountain Civilisations, Shamanism, Alchemy, Magic, Quantum Physics, Religion, and much more. DaddyTank's Ancient SoundCloud Specimens were resurrected in the form of: Dang Communist - Postal Dream Dunaewsky69 - UFHCSC Jimmy The Hideous Penguin - Keeping It Gangster If you have any queries, suggestions, insults etc. Please feel free to email k...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week we talk to author Gregory Sams about consciousness, Animism, and the Sun. Greg is the author of the great new book Sun of gOd . In this weeks episode we discuss: Chaos Theory, Whole Food, The conscious Sun, the battle between religion and science, Sun Spots, Sirius, and much more. Daddytank returns with an all new (but at the same time exactly the same) segment titled 'SoundCloud Specimens'. This weeks offerings: Husband - Feelings Nonima - Swarfegy A Made Up Sound - Rear Window If you...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 43
This episode we talk serious business with Brad Carter , the head honcho over at The Phone Losers of America . In this weeks show we discuss, Red and Beige-boxing, The legendary Mildred Monday, Cacti, credit card fraud, homelessness, Curtis the Super Hacker, and much more. Daddytank returns with another round of musical greats from his central computer: Aoki Takamasa - I'm A Part Of It Senking - Skidozer 3000 Pixel - 40 42 24 12 73 59 51 18 If you have any queries, suggestions, insults etc. Plea...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week we welcome back acclaimed author Douglas Rushkoff. Doug is a well regarded commentator on all things Internet, and a well-loved guest on this show. In this weeks episode we discuss: The ten commands for a digital age, being 'always on', cherry-picked knowledge, openness, and much more. Daddytank's army of audio-programmers return from an episode's absense: Stanley Bloom - Bloom's Cabana The Bagpiper - Thanks Adevil Al Bowlly - Midnight, The Stars and You Douglas Rushkoff Bio: Winner of...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 41
This week we tak to anarcho punk legend Steve Ignorant. Steve was the lead singer in the legendary punk band Crass . We also get the lowdown on our new partners in crime from across the pond Alterati.com. and chat it up with head honcho Joseph Matheny.In this weeks episode we discuss (with Steve): Busting punk myths, Anarcho punks humble beginings, The influence of Crass and Dial House, pranking the government, and Punch and Judy! Due to a breakdown in the normally iron-like SittngNow communicat...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 40
This week we talk to a private investigator, and head of Pallorium Inc , Steve Rambam. Steve is famous in the hacker community for his enlightening lectures on the death of privacy. In this weeks episode we discuss: The death of privacy, smartphones: The little snitch in your pocket, The cavalier use of your data, how to (or not) avoid detection in the age of the Internet, why Foursquare is a really bad idea (see, we told you ) and much more. Steve's fantastic talk, 'Privacy is Dead - Get Over I...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Timothy Wyllie. Timothy has recently authored a fantastic book about his time in The Process, ' Love, Sex, Fear, Death: The Inside Story of the Process Church of the Final Judgement '. In this weeks episode, we discuss The Process Church, Scientology, the controversies of the Process Church, why the church continues to have an influence, Dolphins and ET's, and much more! The charismatic leader Daddytank returns with this week's new disciples: Pogo - Alice Grnr - Howdyou Zebras - Me U God If you ...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 38
This week I talk to one of my new favourite authors (and guests), Arthur Goldwag . Arthur is the author of the recently published ' Cults, Conspiracies, & Secret Societies: The Straight Scoop on Freemasons, The Illuminati, Skull & Bones, Black Helicopters, The New World Order ', a fantastic book that I recommend to anyone that wants to be introduced to these fascinating topics in a more logical, and non-bias fashion. In this episode we discuss: The mindset of conspiracy theorists, why th...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Finally, the triad of classic beasties has been covered on SittingNow! First, we brought you Vampires, then we gave you Zombies, this week we present you with a show about Werewolves! When it comes to discussing these iconic monsters, there is no better speaker than our old pal Dr Bob Curran. Dr Bob recently released his latest exploration of the mythological world in his fantastic book ' Werewolves: A Field Guide to Shapeshifters, Lycanthropes, and Man-Beasts '. In this week's episode we discus...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This week we delve back into the realm of reality hacking with our guest Antero Alli . Antero has been involved in the study of the 8 circuit model of consciousness for many years now, and has authored two books on the subject. Antero is also involved in a unique consciousness experiment called 'Paratheatre', in which initiates and researchers experiment, and more importantly, experience consciousness change. This week we discuss: The 8 circuit model of consciousness, Timothy Leary, Paratheatre,...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 35
This week we venture back into the worlds of the Occult, and film-making. Brian Butler is a film-maker, Magician, and colleague to legendary director Kenneth Anger . In this weeks episode, we discuss Jack Parsons and his magickal journey, The Night of Pan, Kenneth Anger, and how the occult can influence the film-making process. Brian is screening his new film 'The Night of Pan', as well as performing live music with Death in Vegas' Richard Fearless in London this week, make sure you don't miss i...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 34
It's been a while since we've visited the realm of UFO investigation; so we felt when we did return, we would need to bring along a true expert in the field. Luckily for us, we found just that in Dennis Balthaser . Dennis actually lives in Roswell New Mexico and has been studying the famous 'Roswell Incident' for many years. He has appeared on countless television and radio shows and is often published in UFO Magazine . This week we discuss The Roswell Incident, Dulce underground base, Area 51, ...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We take a break from the recent onslaught of occult-related episodes and delve head-first into the world of conspiracy theory with legendary author Jim Marrs. Jim is the author of the New York Times bestseller ' Crossfire: The plot that killed Kennedy ', Above Top Secret , The Sisterhood of the Rose and many more. This week, we discuss: Did the Nazis ever really go away, Who killed JFK, was Lee Harvey Oswald a Patsy or the lone gunman, and much more. Joining Ken is SittingNow veteran Jacob 'JW' ...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 32
This week we discuss: Being a 'modern magician', Sex Magick, Tantra, Initatory orders, Occult novels, secret rituals of certain orders, how a magickal order should survive the information age, and much more. I am joined this week in the palacial SittingNow studio by new co-hosts Cameron Leonard-Schroff, and Paul Powney. As is tradition and lore in the ancient ways of SittingNow; Frater Daddytank and his secret order of underground musicians perfom their musical rites, this weeks noise-niks are: ...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 31